I remember watching Black Hawk Down years ago, and wondering what would happen to all these Somalis?

It looks like its more of the same, years down the road.

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I thought I would never survive that ring incident. Those aunties added 30% more to my ring budget. But Leng looked very happy wearing it. I suppose it was worth it after all.

The Director called me in today. Told me I was doing a good job, that I was very hardworking, that I had a lot of talent, and other compliments I’ve never heard, not in such quantities in all my years at the bank. Then silence. “But,” he said.

I knew where this was going.

I knew even before he said “But”.

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Things are getting bad in the office. Just heard about the Derivatives department. We may be next.

The Director just told us about the bonus this year.

I don’t know how to tell Hui Leng.

We may not be able to afford the wedding with so many tables.

Next week is the ring trip. That’s another headache.

Why do diamond rings have to cost so much?

Leng’s mom is coming along. I cannot lose face in front of her. I cannot make Leng lose face too.